Abstract: Background: Natriuretic peptide testing (NPT) is recommended to assist in diagnosis and prognostication during heart failure hospitalization (HFH). NPT on admission for …
Abstract: Introduction: Only 53% of American adults receive influenza vaccination, and disparities in vaccination exist among particular racial and ethnic groups. This study …
Abstract: The current study characterizes a cohort of veteran claims filed with the Veterans Benefits Administration for posttraumatic stress disorder secondary to experiencing …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand the association between Veterans' healthcare utilization and intimate partner violence (IPV) use (i.e., perpetration) in order to (1) identify …
Abstract: Effective coordination between medical and long-term services is essential to high-quality primary care for older adults, but can be challenging. Our study assessed …
Abstract: Background: Home health aides are important but often overlooked members of care teams, providing functional and emotional support to patients. These services became …